title: Identification of viridans streptococci isolated from clinical specimens.
abstract: Of 532 strains of viridans streptococci isolated from clinical specimens, 517 were identified by using a scheme based on the work of Facklam (R. R. Facklam, J. Clin. Microbiol. 5:184-201, 1977). The strains were distributed among nine of the species described by Facklam and an additional group of physiologically homogeneous streptococci not recognized in Facklam's scheme. The method for identification involves a battery of 10 tests that employ both conventional media and commercially prepared disks. The identification of most of the isolates was accomplished within 48 h.
mesh_terms: D001120:Arginine / Q000378:metabolism; D004929:Esculin / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000378:metabolism; D007785:Lactose / Q000378:metabolism; D008353:Mannitol / Q000378:metabolism; D011887:Raffinose / Q000378:metabolism; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012703:Serotyping; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000145:classification*
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D004929:Esculin; D008353:Mannitol; D001120:Arginine; D007785:Lactose; D011887:Raffinose